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Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 18:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Ten shekels - (About 25 shillings.) The word “shekel” is understood, as in Genesis 20:16; Genesis 37:28. See the Exodus 38:24 note. A girdle - Girdles were costly articles of Hebrew dress used to put money in Matthew 10:9, and given as presents 1 Samuel 18:4. return to 'Top of Page'
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